The trade deadline in the National Hockey League isn’t until Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped the Pittsburgh Penguins from making some big acquisitions beforehand. And the scary thing for the rest of the teams in the league? They may not be done.

On Sunday, the already-stacked Penguins dealt defense prospect Joe Morrow and a fifth-round draft pick to the Dallas Stars in exchange for their captain, forward Brenden Morrow (no relation) and a third rounder. And then on Monday, Pittsburgh further bolstered a team that was already considered a Stanley Cup contender by acquiring rugged blueliner Douglas Murray from the San Jose Sharks for their second-round draft selections in 2013 and 2014.

But the real big splash may be yet to come, with Calgary Flames captain and future Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla reportedly having named Pittsburgh as one of four destinations he’d accept a trade to — Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago are the others. Iginla, who has a no-movement clause in his contract, is in the last year of a deal that would pay him $7 million.

It would be a case of the rich continuing to get richer, considering the Penguins are in the midst of a 13-game winning streak that is the longest in the NHL since the Washington Capitals strung together 14 victories in a row in February of 2010. And it certainly isn’t out of the realm of possibility that Pittsburgh could still put together a strong package to add the 35-year-old Iginla, a gritty two-way forward who has potted 525 career goals and tallied 570 assists en route to a career that would earn him a plaque in Toronto if he were to retire today.

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Even after moving Morrow, whom they took in the first round two years ago, Pittsburgh has three of the top 60 prospects in all of hockey, according to The Hockey News’ annual “Future Watch” list in defensemen Olli Maatta (OHL, London), Derrick Pouliot (WHL, Portland) and forward Beau Bennett, who has shuttled between the NHL and AHL this season. Second-year defenseman Simon Despres could be in play, as well as the Penguins’ first round pick this season, which if they add Iginla, has a strong chance to be the 30th overall selection.

If he’s dealt, Iginla surely wouldn’t be the only big name changing teams on April 3. He might not even be the only big name to leave Calgary; goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff and defenseman Jay Bouwmeester have both been thought to be on the trading block as part of the Flames’ effort to start rebuilding.

Reports out of Calgary have suggested that Kiprusoff would refuse to report if dealt, but that could put other goalies in play, like Los Angeles’ Jonathan Bernier or even Vancouver’s Roberto Luongo, with the Toronto Maple Leafs perpetually being on the other end of those rumors.

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Just one season removed from the ECHL and a few weeks since he played his way out of Hershey, the Washington Capitals are receiving unexpected production from 27-year-old rookie defenseman Steve Oleksy.

The 6-foot, 195 pounder had been a stalwart on the back end for the Bears this season after having played in 103 ECHL contests between 2008-11 for three different teams, and was somewhat of an unexpected call-up to the NHL given he was known more for his penalty minutes (151) than his point totals (14).

“He’s come up with really no expectations,” said Caps head coach and Hall of Fame player Adam Oates. “We thrust him into the lineup, and he’s done nothing but play great for us. For where he’s come from, it’s been just a blessing, and we’re very proud of him.”

To his credit, Oleksy has hardly looked out of place in the NHL, having posted an impressive 1-5-6 line in his first 13 games at the game’s highest level.

“For every kid playing hockey, this is the ultimate goal; everybody dreams about it,” Oleksy said after getting an assist on an Alex Ovechkin goal at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

“For me to get an opportunity, especially with an organization like Washington, it’s been unbelievable. The guys and the coaching staff have made me feel very, very welcome. It always helps as a player to feel comfortable, and it definitely carries over to the ice and helps me play better hockey.”

And, well...he has no choice but to play better hockey than the level expected at Hershey, as Oleksy certainly concedes that going from the AHL to the NHL is a big, big jump. But having players like Ovechkin around sure doesn’t hurt that transition.

“He’s an explosive hockey player, and he’s dynamic,” Oleksy said.

“To be honest, with my game, it makes my game a lot easier. I keep it simple, and not just Ovie, but all the guys up front, I’m surrounded by great hockey players. So just keep it simple, get them the puck and let them do their thing and I can just focus on my defense.”